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Unverified JochenZeil 26 Feb 2026

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Heap of small oval pellets at the base of a small tree

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   27 Feb 2026
JochenZeil they seem to be of similar size which is approx? I never saw something like this looks like a communal mouse loo...
   27 Feb 2026
4mm
   16 Mar 2026
@JochenZeil 4mm long or 4mm diameter?
   17 Mar 2026
long
   17 Mar 2026
I think it could be beetle larvae. Ive seen very similar under rotten logs where large beetle larvae are present.
   17 Mar 2026
hm if insect than pupae, but I couldn't think of any species that would pupate in masses on surface.
Another puzzle is here: Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) - brownish little round peppercorn sized (4mm) balls densely covering 1-2square meters; I registered under unknown plant but could be animal matter.
danswell
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DonFletcher
   20 Mar 2026
I mean its the frass produced by a beetle larvae...

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